politics
March 29, 2026
New York Times: US Allows Russian Oil Tanker to Reach Cuba
The United States has allowed a Russian oil tanker to approach Cuba, reports The New York Times, citing unnamed sources.
TL;DR
- A Russian oil tanker with 730,000 barrels of oil is nearing Cuba.
- This is the first major oil delivery after a months-long blockade.
- The US has reportedly allowed the tanker to approach Cuban waters.
- The US Coast Guard has not been ordered to intercept the ship.
- The delivery could provide several weeks of fuel supply and stabilize Cuba's power system.
- US blockade policies towards Cuba have faced international criticism for potentially worsening humanitarian conditions.
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